H.I.M.

H.I.M.
Formed: 1995 in Finland
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Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Goth Rock, Neo-Glam, Goth Metal
Group Members: Ville Valo, Mikka Karppinen, Migé Amour, Lily Lazer, Zoltan Pluto, Emerson Burton
Biography: After forming in Finland in 1995, H.I.M. (or His Infernal Majesty) set out on the path of goth forebears like Sisters of Mercy and the Mission UK. Vocalist and songwriter Ville Hermanni Valo was the band's founding member, alongside bassist Migé Amour, guitarist Lily Lazer, drummer Mikka Karppinen (aka ...Read full biography
Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666
Released: 1997
Label: Supersonic
Critics' Rating:
You wouldn't expect a lot from a band whose debut album is entitled Greatest Lovesongs, Vol. 666, but H.I.M. surprises in a very positive way. H.I.M.'s stigma of so-called "love metal" is actually undeserved ...Read full review
Digital Versatile Doom: Live at the Orpheum Theatre
Released: 2008
Label: Warner Bros.
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H.I.M. has a reputation for engaging live shows, so it's disconcerting when Digital Versatile Doom starts off a bit stiff and stilted. It's an unfounded worry -- as lead singer Ville Valo and his band ...Read full review
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